Material is not the whole story
Fresh wood, old paper and wet wool show how the same broad material family can change with state and use.
EXPLAINER
Smell & Materials
Paper, wood, rubber, fabric, leather, metal and wax can all carry recognizable smell identities shaped by processing, age and environment.
Manufacturing leaves cues
New shoes, tennis balls and cardboard can carry smells from adhesives, coatings, packaging and fresh materials.
Atlas implication
SmellBook keeps material identity separate from product, state and place so those layers can be explored independently.
Material smell descriptions are editorial and do not replace chemical safety information.